From Los Gatos Ballet
We hope you enjoyed the holidays.  We are excited to get back to ballet!  We have some exciting times approaching.  Please be sure to check the calendar online for important dates.

WELCOME BACK!

COPPELIA - MAY 15th & 16th
Coppelia
We are exited to announce that we are doing the full length ballet COPPELIA for our Spring Show.  Rehearsals will begin in February.  We need your signed production contract returned by January 15th.  Your promptness is greatly appreciated, as we need to start ordering costumes asap.  Please be sure to read over the contract details to make sure you can comply with the outlined commitments.  We will be sending the production contracts home this week.  Please be sure to watch for it.

Click on the photo for information and history of Coppelia.

SEMESTER GOALS
progressionWith each level at LGB, we use goal setting as a tool for motivation, learning and achievement.  In accordance with our syllabus, we will be providing lists of vocabulary of ballet terminology, as well as musculoskeletal terms, appropriate for each level.  At LGB, we not only teach our dancers ballet technique, we also provide the necessary elements to become a smart dancer, gaining knowledge about their bodies, how to work in a healthy balanced way in order to promote longevity.
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Coppelia
Semester Goals
We Appreciate Your Help!
We want to thank you for your efforts towards making Nutcracker a success!  We are excited to be able to do Coppelia this year.  If you have any special skills (artistry, carpentry, sewing, fundraising,
advertising/marketing etc), we would greatly appreciate your help. It takes the coordinated efforts of so many to put on a quality production.  We are so grateful for the opportunities to perform and the contributions of all involved!

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GOALS FOR 2009
ATTENDANCE
Consistency is the key to improvement.
ATTITUDE
Do you show enthusiasm and interest? Are you disciplined and respectful?
CONCENTRATION
Are you focused in class? You need to be focused and present in order to improve your technique.  Progression is the result of concentration.
MUSICALITY
Do you understand the musical phrasing, tempo and mood changes inherent in the nature of each step and combination?
FLEXIBILITY
If flexibility is your goal, you need to work on it during, as well as outside of class.  It is your homework for ballet!
STRENGTH
Do you work on your strength for ballet outside of class time? For example through Pilates or aerobic endurance?
MENTAL TRAINING
Do you pay attention to your own inner dialogue?  Remember, you get what you believe!